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1965–66 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season

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Final standings

Rank School W L Win %
1 Duke 12 2 .867
2 NC State 9 5 .643
3 Clemson 8 6 .571
4 North Carolina 8 6 .571
5 Maryland 7 7 .500
6 South Carolina 4 10 .286
7 Virginia 4 10 .286
8 Wake Forest 4 10 .286

ACC tournament

See 1966 ACC men's basketball tournament

NCAA tournament

Regional semifinal

Duke 76, Saint Joseph's 74

Regional final

Duke 91, Syracuse 81

National semifinal

Kentucky 83, Duke 79

National third-place game

Duke 79, Utah 77

ACC's NCAA record

3-1

NIT

League rules prevented ACC teams from playing in the NIT, 1954–1966

References

  1. Barrier, Smith (March 12, 1966). "Blue Devils Defeat Saint Joseph's 76-74". Greensboro Daily News. p. 12. Retrieved November 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Ballenger, Bill (March 14, 1966). "Duke Plans To Go Route This Time". The Charlotte News. p. 20. Retrieved November 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Boeck, Larry (March 19, 1966). "Conley Not Too 'Whipped' to Hit Key Goal". The Courier-Journal. p. 20. Retrieved November 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Lee, Joe (March 20, 1966). "Duke Shades Utah, 79-77". Asbury Park Press. p. 33. Retrieved November 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

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